Attack on Bennett's flock at Campaspe Plains

Date: 26 Nov 1840 – 26 May 1841
Place: Campaspe Plains
Event type: raid; stock theft
Direct violence: No
Aboriginal people attacked and carried off a flock of 500 sheep belonging to Mr. Bennett at Campaspe Plains. (location is general area of Bennett's runs, not precise)

People involved

Sources

  • PORT PHILLIP. Free Press and Commercial Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1841), Wednesday 26 May 1841, page 3 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/228246556

Event mentions

  • Attack on Bennett's flock at Campaspe Plains
    26 Nov 1840 – 26 May 1841 — Campaspe Plains — raid; stock theft
    Aboriginal people attacked and carried off a flock of 500 sheep belonging to Mr. Bennett at Campaspe Plains.
    People: the blacks | Mr. Bennett
    Source: PORT PHILLIP. Free Press and Commercial Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1841), Wednesday 26 May 1841, page 3 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/228246556